Amara’s Marvelous Creations leave you wanting more
Abstract photography captivates me. There’s something about taking a scene, experimenting with its appearance, and showing people a brand new perspective that´s simply fascinating. Photographers that create this way grab my attention, purley because they’re rule breakers, trendsetters and artistic mavericks, I like that, and I like the photographer we’re introducing in this feature; welcome, Amara.
Brazilian photographer Amara is best described as an enigma. She goes by only one name, doesn’t share too much of herself online, and creates works of art that leave you with more questions than answers.
That’s what I like about her as an artist. Because she doesn’t give too much away, she provides your mind with plenty of space to continue thinking about her artistic voice – her mysterious approach to creation leaves you wanting more.
Her final pieces are perfect for physical prints or on a beautiful modern-day digital canvas. However, her works are more than just pretty pictures fit for the wall. They’re a representation of who she is and how she sees the world, and it's time for us to learn more about that.
Them Frames: Hey Amara, please share with us what it’s like being an artist in Brazil.
Amara: In Brazil, I believe we have a lot of room to grow in the NFT art market, which is still relatively small here. It's been about eight months since I joined the NFT space, and it's been a really amazing experience. Today I am part of a Collective of Brazilian Cryptoartists - BRASHILL - and I am connecting more and more with very talented artists who inspire me daily. Regarding my art, I can say that I started to feel freer to create and I’m able to delve into the abstract art style.
Them Frames: In the present moment, what’s currently inspiring you to create fresh photography?
Amara: I believe there are more positives than negatives in the world, it's all a matter of where you are looking and deciding to focus your attention. And my intention through photographs is precisely to help people see the world with different eyes, seeing the good side of life, perceiving its nuances, its poetry and its beauties that often go unnoticed.
So I look for inspiration in everything that makes me feel good. I love observing nature, textures, lines and shapes. Feeling the wind on your face, the warmth of the sun in the morning, seeing the colors in the sky, reading a good book, listening to music, dancing – feeling like I'm alive!
Them Frames: Please talk to us about what the use of motion blur means for you in your photography…
Amara: Blurring and movement came very naturally to my work, since my beginnings in photography I have always been attracted to this style. I am a person very connected to matters of spirituality and I believe that everything is energy, everything is in motion all the time, vibrating! So, when I use these elements in my photography, it's as if I put aside what everyone sees, what is material, and capture only the energy and essence of things.
Them Frames: I love the abstract work in your Nature in Movement and Seaside Abstractions collections. What inspired this work?
Amara: Nature by itself is already capable of awakening a sense of well-being in people, but sometimes we are so involved in the rush and worries of everyday life that a flower or landscape photo is not sufficiently instigating to make us stop, observe and realize the benefits.
The abstract makes everything subjective, leaves the common and already known image and forces us to pay attention, generates curiosity and raises questions about what it means and what it makes us feel. In these two collections, it's as if I were photographing the sensation of contemplating nature beyond the eye. You can feel the wind, the texture, the temperature.
Them Frames: In terms of satisfaction, how do you feel about the collections?
Amara: I always seek to improve and evolve in everything I do, but I consider myself satisfied with what has been created so far. I'm also happy to see that my creations have been well received by collectors. In addition, I am increasingly being recognized for my unique art style within the NFT Market.
Them Frames: A lot of your work is mysterious. I’m curious, as you only use one name, is the work you’re currently creating a reflection of who you are? Do you like to be mysterious?
Amara: That question really got me thinking! I had never thought about it this way, but I think it makes perfect sense. I consider myself an approachable person, I love interacting with people, but yes, I've been told that I'm a bit mysterious.
But it's not something intentional, I think it's an image that I transmit naturally, not because I want to hide, but maybe more because I like conversations, relationships and deeper questions and there isn't always room for that. In the last few years I have immersed myself a lot in self-knowledge, seeking to look inside myself, discover beliefs and really understand what is part of my essence and what is not.
This internal search is certainly reflected in my work, in the idea of going beyond the superficial, discovering layers, observing details and expanding our worldview. As you said, this is fascinating! But you have to be willing and at least a little curious to experiment and look closer.
Them Frames: Please share one song that you feel best compliments your photography…
Amara: I still don't have a specific song, but it would definitely be a song that talks about how to live lightly, fluidly and positively.
Allow Them Frames to make suggestion…
Them Frames: Finally, please finish this sentence: I need photography in my life because…
Amara: ...it is through her that I discover myself, express myself and in a way share a little more beauty and good vibes with the world!
